Fee: $360 members, $380 non-members
Sign up

A limited number of bursaries are available for this class. Bursaries are made possible by funding from the Canada Council for the Arts.
Bursary Application

Join architectural educator and author Graham Livesey for this engaging 8-week course that combines short lectures and hands-on studio exercises.

Participants will learn about key developments in 20th-century modern and postmodern architecture, along with various design and art methods used in architectural education. Topics include avant-garde art movements, the Bauhaus, Frank Lloyd Wright and Le Corbusier, the International Style, and various approaches to the postmodern architecture that emerged in the 1950s and 1960s.

Each session includes a lecture and discussion, followed by a design exercise exploring collage, photography and basic model-making techniques. Sessions conclude with a short group review.

This course is suitable for beginners and those looking to broaden their understanding of modern design principles. Participants will develop an understanding of foundational design skills such as graphic composition, colour theory, conceptualization, and project development. Keeping a sketchbook is encouraged throughout to record notes, ideas, sketches, and inspirations.

All essential materials are provided. Participants are welcome to bring additional supplies if they wish to explore further. Graham Livesey’s Modern Architecture: The Basics (Routledge, 2025), will serve as a supplementary text throughout the course and is available for an additional fee.